http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/ Visit the WestLancashire Advertiser online for the very latest Ormskirk and Skelmersdale news, sports, entertainment news and videos. en-gb Skelmersdale Advertiser no Visit the WestLancashire Advertiser online for the very latest Ormskirk and Skelmersdale news, sports, entertainment news and videos. Skelmersdale Advertiser, Ormskirk Advertiser, Skelmersdale news, Ormskirk News, West Lancashire news, Skelmersdale United, Burscough FC, jobs in Skelmersdale and Ormskirk, weather http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2009/07/04/bullish-owen-ready-for-united-challenge-80904-24074322/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:15:14 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2009/07/04/bullish-owen-ready-for-united-challenge-80904-24074322/ Doubts may have been expressed about the wisdom of Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson signing Michael Owen but the two men themselves are convinced the deal will be a success. National Sport http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/west-lancashire-breaking-news/2009/07/04/daughter-poisoning-mother-charged-80904-24074191/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:05:15 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/west-lancashire-breaking-news/2009/07/04/daughter-poisoning-mother-charged-80904-24074191/ The mother of a child who died from a suspected methadone overdose has been charged with poisoning her daughter, police said. Breaking News http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/west-lancashire-breaking-news/2009/07/04/streets-at-a-halt-for-pride-march-80904-24074192/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:05:15 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/west-lancashire-breaking-news/2009/07/04/streets-at-a-halt-for-pride-march-80904-24074192/ London's busiest shopping streets were brought to a standstill as the annual Pride march dazzled onlookers with a flamboyant and colourful display. Breaking News http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/west-lancashire-breaking-news/2009/07/04/treasury-orders-review-of-quangos-80904-24074193/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:05:15 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/west-lancashire-breaking-news/2009/07/04/treasury-orders-review-of-quangos-80904-24074193/ The Treasury has ordered a review of spending by public bodies it was announced, as so-called "quangos" came back under the spotlight in the political battle over future spending. Breaking News http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/west-lancashire-breaking-news/2009/07/04/questions-asked-over-escape-routes-80904-24073936/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:05:16 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/west-lancashire-breaking-news/2009/07/04/questions-asked-over-escape-routes-80904-24073936/ Questions are being asked about whether escape routes and fire prevention measures were "adequate" at a block of flats where fire left six people dead, Harriet Harman said. Breaking News http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/west-lancashire-breaking-news/2009/07/04/embassy-employee-in-iran-charged-80904-24073937/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:05:16 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/west-lancashire-breaking-news/2009/07/04/embassy-employee-in-iran-charged-80904-24073937/ The lawyer of a detained Iranian employee of the British embassy in Tehran said his client had been charged with "acting against national security". Breaking News http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2009/07/04/long-set-for-spell-on-sidelines-80904-24073773/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:45:15 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2009/07/04/long-set-for-spell-on-sidelines-80904-24073773/ St Helens scrum-half Sean Long is expected to be out for around eight weeks after confirmation the player has broken his jaw. National Sport http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2009/07/04/chopra-completes-cardiff-switch-80904-24073774/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:45:15 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2009/07/04/chopra-completes-cardiff-switch-80904-24073774/ Cardiff have completed the signing of Michael Chopra from Sunderland for a club-record fee. National Sport http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2009/07/04/i-m-worth-80million-ronaldo-80904-24073772/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:45:14 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2009/07/04/i-m-worth-80million-ronaldo-80904-24073772/ Cristiano Ronaldo on Saturday said the £80million Real Madrid paid for him is a "fair price" and he is delighted to be the most expensive player in the world. National Sport http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/west-lancashire-breaking-news/2009/07/04/former-minister-henderson-to-quit-80904-24073629/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:05:17 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/west-lancashire-breaking-news/2009/07/04/former-minister-henderson-to-quit-80904-24073629/ Labour former minister Doug Henderson is to quit the Commons at the next General Election, he has announced. Breaking News http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/west-lancashire-breaking-news/2009/07/04/pm-welcomes-equality-rights-group-80904-24073519/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:05:14 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/west-lancashire-breaking-news/2009/07/04/pm-welcomes-equality-rights-group-80904-24073519/ The Prime Minister will welcome equality rights campaigners to Downing Street before the annual Pride march through central London. Breaking News http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/west-lancashire-breaking-news/2009/07/04/n-korea-in-further-missile-tests-80904-24073396/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:05:14 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/west-lancashire-breaking-news/2009/07/04/n-korea-in-further-missile-tests-80904-24073396/ North Korea has fired six missiles off its eastern coast, South Korean officials have said. Breaking News http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2009/07/04/flower-unwilling-to-prune-freddie-80904-24073313/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:45:14 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2009/07/04/flower-unwilling-to-prune-freddie-80904-24073313/ Andy Flower believes he could have finished Andrew Flintoff's career if he had over-reacted to the all-rounder's errant start to the Ashes summer. National Sport http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/west-lancashire-breaking-news/2009/07/04/six-die-as-fire-rips-through-flats-80904-24073247/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:35:16 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/west-lancashire-breaking-news/2009/07/04/six-die-as-fire-rips-through-flats-80904-24073247/ Six people, including three young children, were killed in a blaze which ripped through a block of flats, emergency services said. Breaking News http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2009/07/04/three-and-easy-for-bopara-80904-24073180/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:15:29 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2009/07/04/three-and-easy-for-bopara-80904-24073180/ Ravi Bopara is confident his inexperience as a Test number three batsman will not be exposed by Australia when he steps out for his first Ashes Test in Cardiff next week. National Sport http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2009/07/04/benitez-pushed-for-dalglish-return-80904-24072958/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:45:15 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2009/07/04/benitez-pushed-for-dalglish-return-80904-24072958/ Kenny Dalglish is to return to Liverpool, with manager Rafael Benitez instrumental in the Scot's appointment at Anfield. National Sport http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2009/07/04/cavendish-poised-for-jersey-bid-80904-24072959/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:45:15 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2009/07/04/cavendish-poised-for-jersey-bid-80904-24072959/ Described as "unbeatable" and "the best" by many of cycling's luminaries ahead of his third Tour de France, Mark Cavendish will begin his bid for the fabled green jersey in Monaco on Saturday. National Sport http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2009/07/04/murray-upbeat-despite-defeat-80904-24072956/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:45:14 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2009/07/04/murray-upbeat-despite-defeat-80904-24072956/ Andy Murray insists he will not dwell on his defeat to Andy Roddick despite going out of Wimbledon one step away from the final. National Sport http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2009/07/04/roddick-murray-is-a-cert-to-win-slams-80904-24072957/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:45:14 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2009/07/04/roddick-murray-is-a-cert-to-win-slams-80904-24072957/ Andy Murray was tipped to become a multiple grand slam winner of the future as he tried to come to terms with the disappointment of missing out on the Wimbledon final. National Sport http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2009/07/04/serena-looking-for-hat-trick-80904-24072955/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:45:13 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2009/07/04/serena-looking-for-hat-trick-80904-24072955/ Serena Williams will attempt to complete a hat-trick of victories over Venus when the sisters meet in the women's final at Wimbledon for the fourth time on Saturday. National Sport http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/west-lancashire-breaking-news/2009/07/04/un-chief-dismayed-over-visit-ban-80904-24072717/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:35:15 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/west-lancashire-breaking-news/2009/07/04/un-chief-dismayed-over-visit-ban-80904-24072717/ UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he is "deeply disappointed" after the Burma junta rejected his second and final request to meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Breaking News http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/west-lancashire-breaking-news/2009/07/04/seaside-homes-cheapest-in-north-80904-24072637/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:05:15 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/west-lancashire-breaking-news/2009/07/04/seaside-homes-cheapest-in-north-80904-24072637/ The 10 most affordable seaside towns in England and Wales are all in the north of the country, research has shown. Breaking News http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/west-lancashire-breaking-news/2009/07/04/coal-plant-will-hit-african-poor-80904-24072532/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:35:15 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/west-lancashire-breaking-news/2009/07/04/coal-plant-will-hit-african-poor-80904-24072532/ Creating a new coal plant in Kent could lead to 100,000 more people in the developing world losing their water supply during dry seasons, it has been claimed. Breaking News http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/west-lancashire-breaking-news/2009/07/04/n-korea-conducts-missile-tests-80904-24072531/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:35:14 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/west-lancashire-breaking-news/2009/07/04/n-korea-conducts-missile-tests-80904-24072531/ North Korea has fired three missiles off its eastern coast, according to South Korean reports, in what was likely to be seen as a message of defiance to the United States on its Independence Day holiday. Breaking News http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2009/07/04/owen-injuries-not-a-concern-80904-24072271/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:45:13 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2009/07/04/owen-injuries-not-a-concern-80904-24072271/ New Manchester United striker Michael Owen insists he is fighting fit and his injury-plagued past should not be a concern. National Sport http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/west-lancashire-breaking-news/2009/07/04/britons-join-queue-for-jackson-show-80904-24072117/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:05:14 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/west-lancashire-breaking-news/2009/07/04/britons-join-queue-for-jackson-show-80904-24072117/ Organisers of Michael Jackson's public memorial have announced that British fans will be able to apply for tickets. Breaking News http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/west-lancashire-breaking-news/2009/07/04/miliband-defends-iran-embassy-staff-80904-24072037/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:05:16 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/west-lancashire-breaking-news/2009/07/04/miliband-defends-iran-embassy-staff-80904-24072037/ The Foreign Office is defending British Embassy staff in Iran against threats to put them on trial for alleged involvement in anti-government protests. Breaking News http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/west-lancashire-breaking-news/2009/07/04/n-korea-fires-mid-range-missiles-80904-24071931/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:14 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/west-lancashire-breaking-news/2009/07/04/n-korea-fires-mid-range-missiles-80904-24071931/ North Korea has reportedly fired two mid-range missiles off it eastern coast. Breaking News http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/west-lancashire-breaking-news/2009/07/04/visa-checks-inadequate-tories-80904-24071932/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:14 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/west-lancashire-breaking-news/2009/07/04/visa-checks-inadequate-tories-80904-24071932/ Officials are spending an average of just 11 minutes checking visa applications from Afghanistan and Pakistan, the Tories have claimed. Breaking News http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/west-lancashire-breaking-news/2009/07/04/thatcher-rebate-deal-was-a-defeat-80904-24071792/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:35:15 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/west-lancashire-breaking-news/2009/07/04/thatcher-rebate-deal-was-a-defeat-80904-24071792/ Margaret Thatcher's famous budget rebate "victory" in Europe 25 years ago was actually a defeat which left her broken and in tears, it has been claimed. Breaking News